Long known and respected for its beer and chocolates, Belgium is also a great cheese country. It is said that, despite its small size, Belgium produces as many distinct types of cheese as does France. Many of its 300+ varieties are made in very small quantities and are not exported out of the country. The examples we do get, however, are quite impressive. This unique assortment includes four of our favorites:

Chimay Trappiste with Beer: Made by the trappist monks of Scourmont, this semi-hard pressed cow's milk cheese is washed in Chimay Ale and matured for six weeks. Its creaminess and fine taste of good, fresh, creamy milk give it all its flavor. (7.5 oz)

Brugge Rodenbach: A delicious Belgian cheese ripened in Belgian Rodenbach beer. Made with pasteurized cow's milk of the highest quality, this smooth cheese is delicious sliced and served on a dark, nutty bread; shaved over vegetables; or as part of a cheese board. (7.5 oz)

Chimay Vieux: A semi-hard cow's milk cheese, Chimay Vieux impressed us as a sure hit the first time we tasted it. We love its delicious flavor, firm texture, and sweet bouquet and find it to have universal appeal. You will feel comfortable serving this cheese to anyone, as it will not offend those with basic tastes, yet will still wow the connoisseurs with its soft, toasty finish. (7.5 oz)

Oud Brugge: This cheese is Belgium's interpretation of a fine aged Gouda. Nutty, creamy and delicious, it is best served with a robust beer or ale. (7.5 oz)

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All of the cheeses in this selection were as described and met or exceeded my expectations. Great assortment of tastes and textures. The Chimay Trappiste with Beer was the most "unique" in that it was very smooth but had a after bite that really does well with flavorful crackers rather than alone. I combined it with a baby swiss in a grilled cheese sandwich and it was delicious! Highly recommend this assortment

By Suziefrom Gainesville, FLon Sep 25, 2008

Excellent "tailgate" item

We shared this cheese with friends after a football game, and everyone was impressed with thewonderful flavor, and spreadability of the CapraHoney Goat cheese.

By Kellyfrom Marylandon Jan 07, 2008

Delicious !

The goat cheese was creamy and flavorful, I think it was our favorite! The cheese brought back wonderful memories of our 2006 trip to Belgium

By Mmmmmm, Cheeeese.from Texason Oct 09, 2007

Great variety!

Each of these are so different. I loved them all. The Chimay was stinky but tasted mellow, like an aged brie. The Capra Goat was superb (if you like goat cheese) and you can really taste the honey! The Passedale is the firmest and was great on a cracker or plain.